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Tobias Vale

Tobias Vale, a professional chef with over 12 years of experience, has been part of our cooking team since 2021. He focuses on simplifying complex cooking methods so that anyone can master them at home. Whether it’s grilling, steaming, or sautéing, Tobias breaks down techniques in easy-to-follow steps. Outside the kitchen, Tobias enjoys sharing his knowledge through cooking workshops and online classes. He is passionate about helping people cook better meals with confidence and creativity.

Hi, I’m

Tobias Vale

Tobias Vale, a professional chef with over 12 years of experience, has been part of our cooking team since 2021. He focuses on simplifying complex cooking methods so that anyone can master them at home. Whether it’s grilling, steaming, or sautéing, Tobias breaks down techniques in easy-to-follow steps. Outside the kitchen, Tobias enjoys sharing his knowledge through cooking workshops and online classes. He is passionate about helping people cook better meals with confidence and creativity.

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You know that moment when you set out a gorgeous platter of oysters or a big buttery lobster situation… and then you take a sip of wine and it’s like

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Confession: the first time I cooked crab at home, I treated it like pasta. You know boil it forever and hope for the best. And then I sat there cracking

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You’ve got a beautiful piece of salmon ready to cook, but there’s one nagging question. How do you know when it’s actually done? Overcook it, and you’re left with dry,

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Wondering how long to boil frozen crab legs for? Getting it wrong wastes money and ruins dinner. Undercook them, and the meat stays frozen in spots. Overcook them, and they

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I smell garlic sizzling in olive oil. My mouth waters instantly. That’s the magic of Italian cooking: it grabs you before you even taste it. Most people stick to basic

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You’re standing at the butcher counter, staring at baby back ribs, wondering if baby back ribs are pork or beef. By the end of this blog, you will be clear

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Ever heard of Jamaican Easter Bun? This delicious, spice-packed bread is like a party in your mouth, sweet, rich, and bursting with flavors like cinnamon, nutmeg, and molasses. While it’s

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Crab claws have captured the hearts of seafood lovers around the world, thanks to their sweet, soft meat and dramatic presentation. Whether served at an upscale restaurant or as part

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I have cooked all kinds of seafood over the years, but parmesan-crusted halibut has become one of my absolute favorites. It is simple, flavorful, and always a hit at the

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Have you tried cooking with cockles yet? These small shellfish are creating quite a buzz in seafood kitchens everywhere, and once you taste them, you will understand why. Cockles have

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